Pay a visit to the Farm News Ag Show

Exhibits, informative talks and good food are all on the agenda

December 3, 2018

No matter which side of the ag sector you are in, whether it be a producer or in agribusiness you will want to attend the 17th annual Farm News Ag Show.

The two-day show is open Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a wide range of agricultural products and services featured at the event that covers more than 30,000 square feet of show space. Those who pay attention to agricultural trends will find much on the show floor to expand their knowledge of options available today as well as those on the drawing boards for tomorrow.

The show will also offer a great line-up of speakers:

Water will be served during the speaker presentations courtesy of Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters of Fort Dodge.

Lunch is available on-site by the Webster County Pork Producers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and by the Webster County Beef Producers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meals will be served by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Ambassadors with the help of Iowa Central Community College agricultural students.

There will be a free pancake breakfast for the first 525 guests from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The breakfast is catered by Chris Cakes and is sponsored by the Webster County Farm Bureau.

In addition to the exhibits and speakers, attendees will also have the chance to win a Kubota two-piece, 19 drawer tool box that values at $2,400. The giveaway is sponsored by R&J Material Handling of Fort Dodge.

There will also be a raffle for a chance to win one of two half hogs. Tickets can be purchased at the Farm News booth or from Iowa Central Community College agricultural students. Proceeds for the raffle will go towards the Iowa Central Community College agricultural scholarship fund. The hog is donated by the Webster County Pork Producers and processing is courtesy of the Lohrville Locker.